Sticky Fingers

Sticky fingers in my face

Tangled strands all out of place

Knees and elbows, sweaty toes

Surprise fingers up my nose

Stealing french fries from my plate

Any excuse to stay up late

"Dinner's ready..." "MOM I POOOPED!"

"LET IT GO" for hours looped

Bathwater splashing on the floor

"MOMMY WHY DOES DADDY SNORE?"

"Yes, you have to put on pants..."

"No, I don't know why they're called ants."

Midday phone calls don't work out

Everyone must scream and shout

Dragging myself to bed each night

Then miss them the moment I turn out the light